Higher Ed: Page 8
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Deep DiveHigher ed partnerships critical to boost minority STEM participation
In honor of Global Maker Day, a look at a variety of new initiatives aiming to ignite a passion for STEM subjects among minority students.
By Erin McIntyre • May 17, 2016 -
Study: Computer science ed faces cybersecurity gap
A recent study found the U of Alabama's program to be the only of 121 to require a minimum of three cybersecurity courses for graduation.
By Roger Riddell • May 13, 2016 -
Report: US teaching workforce 78% white
A new federal report looks at a lack of diversity among the American teaching workforce, finding that less than 18% are individuals of color.
By Erin McIntyre • May 9, 2016 -
Wi-Fi bans, continuing ed and School 2.0: The week's most-read education news
Stay ahead of the pack with the latest on virtual realtiy, what public schools can learn from private peers, and more right here!
By Roger Riddell • April 8, 2016 -
Deep Dive
Career and Technical Education a key part of revitalized ed outlook
A recent survey by the Business Roundtable shows 95% of American CEOs believe their companies suffer from a skills shortage.
By Autumn A. Arnett • April 7, 2016 -
Growth mindset, diversity, and Strayer: The week's most-read education news
Don't fall behind! Get caught up on the week's most-read education news right here.
By Roger Riddell • March 24, 2016 -
Replacing a reliance on standardized test scores with e-portfolios
Admissions committees have long been criticized for an over-reliance on the SAT and ACT for admissions decisions, and some say e-portfolios could be just the thing to replace them.
By Tara García Mathewson • March 17, 2016 -
Candidates' ed stances and higher ed wisdom: The week's most-read education news
Get up to speed on how student demands could limite campus speech and more right here.
By Roger Riddell • March 11, 2016 -
McGraw-Hill to destroy books with contested Israel-Palestine land maps
After facing criticism over maps that show the Israeli occupation of Palestinian land, McGraw-Hill Education has decided to withdraw and destroy all copies of the textbook in question.
By Erin McIntyre • March 9, 2016 -
Deep DiveHow leading presidential candidates stack up on education issues
Both democratic candidates have detailed higher education plans, while Marco Rubio and John Kasich are the only candidates on the Republican side to directly address education, except Ted Cruz's desire to cut the Department of Education completely.
By Autumn A. Arnett • March 7, 2016 -
Computer science proponents grapple with balancing theory, practice
Coding bootcamps have sprung up, teaching largely the mechanics of coding rather than the theory and science behind it — but many argue that piece is critical, too.
By Tara García Mathewson • Feb. 16, 2016 -
GT struggles, Gallup rankings, and Obama's budget: The week's most-read education news
Fall behind? Get caught up on the $1.1 billion sale taking Apollo Education private and more right here!
By Roger Riddell • Feb. 12, 2016 -
Gates' higher ed data push and Pearson's LMS exit: The week's most-read education news
Fall behind? Catch up on President Obama's $4-billion computer science proposal, an MIT prof's new institution, and more here.
By Roger Riddell • Feb. 5, 2016 -
Ed Dept CIO's ethics questioned amid poor agency cybersecurity performance
While officials have questioned CIO Danny Harris' conduct, the department earned negative scores in last year's 30-Day Cyber Sprint as well as a failing FITARA grade.
By Justine Brown • Feb. 3, 2016 -
Netflix founder announces $100 million ed donation
Netflix chief Reed Hastings has created The Hastings Fund, a foundation aimed at education.
By Erin McIntyre • Jan. 14, 2016 -
2016 predictions and higher ed's unbundling: The week's most-read education news
Don't get lost in the shuffle: Catch up on the latest online learning research and more here.
By Roger Riddell • Jan. 8, 2016 -
Campus rape investigations climb as OCR starts year with more funding
The number of investigations into the handling of sexual assault cases has reached 159 higher ed institutions, as well as 63 K-12 schools and districts.
By Tara García Mathewson • Jan. 7, 2016 -
Pay for Success and CBE: The week's most-read education news
Fall behind? Get caught up on the US Department of Education's new National Education Technology Plan and more right here!
By Roger Riddell • Dec. 18, 2015 -
King's challenges, ESSA, and Hour of Code: The week's most-read education news
Fall behind? Get caught up on the student privacy allegations against Google and more right here.
By Roger Riddell • Dec. 11, 2015 -
Deep Dive
8 major challenges acting ed secretary John King will face in 2016
King takes office Jan. 1 as acting secretary of education, and the stakes are high in K-12 and higher education as the Obama presidency winds down.
By Tara García Mathewson • Dec. 10, 2015 -
Marijuana farmers in CO county foot bill for local scholarships
County officials say they think the measure is a first, but primarily they want to give more students access to higher education.
By Deborah Barrington • Nov. 11, 2015 -
Educause, Illinois finances, and therapeutic schools: The week's most-read education news
Fall behind? We've got you covered with the latest on Coursera's inclusion in the Apple TV app store and more.
By Roger Riddell • Nov. 6, 2015 -
Pearson stocks fall 16% after earnings dip
The education materials provider saw sales decline, in part thanks to lower US community college enrollment.
By Kate Schimel • Oct. 23, 2015 -
Perkins, dropout recovery, and the mobile campus: The week's most-read education news
Catch up on the boost in support for accreditors following criticism from a Wall Street Journal editorial and more right here!
By Roger Riddell • Oct. 9, 2015 -
Arne Duncan to step down as education secretary
John King Jr. is reportedly expected to serve as acting education secretary for the remainder of President Barack Obama's term.
By Roger Riddell • Oct. 2, 2015
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